What does the affordable filter mean on this page?

It shows studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side with asking rents at or below $3,400. On Openigloo, affordable means market-relative affordability, not an official housing-assistance category.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. This page is not limited to income-restricted, subsidized, NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or lottery units. It uses a market-relative affordable apartments filter based on asking rent in this scope.

How is the affordable threshold decided?

The $3,400 ceiling is the 25th percentile of gross rents for this scope, then clamped to a safe floor and ceiling so it stays realistic for Upper West Side studio apartments for rent.

What should I budget beyond the asking rent?

The full monthly cost can be higher once you add utilities, renter fees, a broker fee if there is one, and the deposit. A lower asking rent does not always mean a lower move-in cost.

What affects whether a studio is actually affordable for me?

Location within Upper West Side, building age, amenities, lease terms, and required fees can change the total cost even when two apartments have similar asking rents.

How should I compare these studios to the rest of the market?

The median rent on this page is $3,135, so a $3,400 studio is above the median but still inside the affordable filter for this scope.

What should I confirm before applying to a studio?

Check the layout, storage, window placement, noise, move-in fees, and any lease restrictions. For a studio, the sleeping area and kitchen setup matter a lot because the whole unit has to work as one space.

Affordable studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side

Upper West Side has 18 apartments for rent in this studio-focused affordable search. The neighborhood commonly has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, so studio inventory can be more limited and may move quickly when it appears. Upper West Side has an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 94 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 5.3 months based on 86 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 255 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Find 18 affordable studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan. This page narrows to studios with asking rents at or below $3,400, so you can compare a smaller set of apartments for rent in one neighborhood. On Openigloo, affordable here means market-relative affordability, not income-restricted or lottery housing. Use building reviews, landlord signals, and the affordable filter together, and check the full monthly cost, including fees, utilities, deposit, and any broker fee, before you apply.

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What to check when comparing studio affordable apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan

These are studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side with asking rents at or below $3,400.
The median rent on this page is $3,135, which helps you compare the current affordable set against the broader market.
For a studio, check the sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and whether there is only one bathroom for the unit.
Affordable on Openigloo is market-relative, not subsidized housing, Section 8, NYCHA, HPD, or a housing-lottery program.
Confirm move-in costs, broker fee rules, deposit amount, utilities, and any lease term details before submitting an application.

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Affordable studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side

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Upper West Side·Studio, 1 bath

266 West 96 Street #311

$3,277

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Upper West Side·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(15)

240 West 73 Street #918

$3,200

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Upper West Side·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(15)

240 West 73 Street #1402

$3,200

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Upper West Side·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(15)

240 West 73 Street #712

$3,400

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Upper West Side·Studio, 1 bath

266 West 96 Street #708

$3,438

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What to check when comparing studio affordable apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan

These are studio apartments for rent in Upper West Side with asking rents at or below $3,400.
The median rent on this page is $3,135, which helps you compare the current affordable set against the broader market.
For a studio, check the sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and whether there is only one bathroom for the unit.
Affordable on Openigloo is market-relative, not subsidized housing, Section 8, NYCHA, HPD, or a housing-lottery program.
Confirm move-in costs, broker fee rules, deposit amount, utilities, and any lease term details before submitting an application.